Pawnee County's 2026 population is estimated at 2,541, reflecting a 0.4% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Pawnee County is the 70th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 2,781 and has grown -8.63% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.9 years
Female: 47.2 years
Male: 44.7 years
There are 1,909 adults, (718 of whom are seniors) in Pawnee County.
Female: 1,276 (50.4%)
Male: 1,254 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Pawnee County includes 94.98% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,403 | 94.98% |
| Two or more races | 112 | 4.43% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.47% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.12% |
Pawnee County 's average per capita income is $44,960. Household income levels show a median of $62,188. The poverty rate stands at 13.55%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,750 | - |
| Families | $79,063 | $99,413 |
| Households | $62,188 | $74,355 |
| Non Families | $26,250 | $37,725 |
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